INTRODUCTIONA policy is a course of action adopted or proposed by
government, party, business, or individual. Policies outlines what a
government, a party, business or an individual aims to achieve for
society as a whole. In agriculture, policies set the framework for
action and thus provide guidance to the whole system. Policies are
generated from laws of the country. Agricultural policies are largely
on financing, production, marketing and provision of extension
services all aimed at enhancing development and sustainability of
agricultural sector. This 5 Days course aim to equip participants with
an understanding of the agricultural policy environment, the policy
formulation process, and the role, rationale and economic consequences
of government intervention in agriculture.
DURATION
5 days
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is intended for various actors in the Agriculture
Extension (Agricultural extension officers, senior agricultural
officials, and policymakers) working with communities, in governments,
funding agencies, Research organizations, non-government
organizations, small and medium enterprises for agricultural
development, and anyone who wants to learn more about policy
formulation and implementation in agriculture.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the training, participants will:
• Demonstrate practical applications of policy analysis related to
agricultural sector
• Discuss the economic and political feasibility of policy changes
and instruments in the agriculture value chain.
• Develop the ability to think critically about the need for
policies and policy reforms in agriculture
• Identify and analyze how public policy and firm decisions affect
delivery of services in agriculture, agribusiness, market, and society
• Recognize policy related problems and anticipate opportunities
available in the market
• Write concise summaries of policies affecting the agricultural and
food sectors, and argue orally its implications
• Conduct a cost benefit analysis using various policy instruments
and programs.
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL POLICIES
• Introduction to different types of policies in agriculture
• Why interest in agricultural policies
• Policy formulation process
MODULE 2. STRUCTURE OF AGRICULTURE AND AGRICULTURAL POLICIES
• Models for Policy Analysis
• Tools for policy Analysis
• Current issues in agricultural policy.
MODULE 3
• Agricultural policy instruments.
• Domestic market policies.
• Developed and developing countries agricultural policies
MODULE 4
• Human health and nutrition policies.
• Policy regulation of cash crops
• Policy for quality and standards of agricultural produce
• Policy for Traceability and phytosanitary standards in
agricultural produce targeting the export market
MODULE 5: ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS AGRICULTURAL POLICY DOCUMENTS
• Conducting cost benefit analyses using various policy instruments
and programs
• Practical activity on analyzing the objective of policies and
crucial areas of policies that have impact on the intended
beneficiaries
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TRAINING CUSTOMIZATION
This training can also be customized for your institution upon
request. You can also have it delivered your preferred location. For
further inquiries, please contact us through Mobile: +254 732 776 700
or +254 759 285 295. You can also email us on:
training@fineresultsresearch.org
REQUIREMENTS
Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. During the
trainings, participants should come with their own laptops.
TRAINING FEE
The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two
break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact us
through Mobile: +254 732 776 700/+254 759 285 295 or Email:
training@fineresultsresearch.org
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